Varsity Football vs. Williston Northampton School

On a gorgeous fall afternoon, the Eagles traveled south to take on Williston Northampton. Following a strong performance in the scrimmage on the same field a week earlier, the Eagles were excited to take part in their first full contest since the 2019 season. 

The Eagles started the game on offense and were able to move the ball effectively until the drive stalled out on Wilson’s 25-yard line. The Eagles defense did a great job stopping the hosts on three straight plays and forced a punt. Eaglebrook took possession and again worked the ball between the tackles. On the third play, Eaglebrook broke an outside run for 35 yards and the game's first score. Following a successful conversion, Eaglebrook led 8-0. Williston quickly responded by moving down the field efficiently for a score but were stopped from evening the game on the conversion, and the score was 8-6. The Eagles took possession with under two minutes and needed less than one, again breaking loose for a long run and their second score. At halftime, the Eagles led 16-6. 

The second half featured a heavy dose of the Eagles run game and tough play from each team between the tackles. Eaglebrook chipped away on the offensive, and scored on a bruising inside run, while the conversion fell incomplete. The Eagles seemed to be waning on defense, and Williston responded amidst missed tackles to score 6 points, bringing the game 22-12. The ensuing possession saw the Eagles break a 65-yard touchdown and a completed conversion to lead 30-12 with 7 minutes remaining. 

Williston responded on the next play against the second defensive group of Eaglebrook breaking their own long TD run and tightening the game to 30-20. The Eagles offense marched the ball burning time off the clock, but turned the ball over on downs with 2:30 remaining. Williston converted a slick halfback pass bringing the ball to the 2-yard line, but the Eagles did not let them any closer. Following consecutive negative plays, Williston turned the ball over on downs and the Eagles closed out the game with a season-opening victory. 

Williston and Eaglebrook came together for a 5th quarter to deliver quality action for all players from each squad. The positive energy spilled into the extra time, and the young Eagles executed the offense well earning several first downs on tough runs inside and out. The defense was tested as the speed of Williston’s quarterback stretched the Eagles. Following a 20-play 5th quarter, every Eagle left the field having developed and with a great story to tell. 

The Eagles travel north to tackle Cardigan Mountain School on Saturday, October 9.